Prema Menon Honored as Gold Winner for Health/Safety Champion of the Year at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024
Prema Menon efforts in sustainability integrate operational excellence and environmental care together, and her leadership guarantees safer and healthier surroundings for employees as well as guests.
Prema Menon, EHSS Manager at Swissotel Al Murooj, has been honored with the Gold Award for Health/Safety Champion of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024, presented by Hozpitality Group and Zarya Wellness. This accolade highlights her relentless commitment to excellence in environment, health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) practices, setting a benchmark for leadership in the hospitality sector.
With over 14 years of experience in EHSS management, Prema has made significant contributions to the industry. Since 2020, she has been serving as the Cluster EHS Manager for Accor Hotels and Roda Hotels, overseeing health, safety, and food safety operations across four properties in Dubai. Her efforts have improved compliance, incident prevention, and guest satisfaction. Prema's career journey also includes key roles as Environment, Health, and Safety Manager at Roda Hotels & Resorts, HSE/HR Manager at Meraas, and HSE Manager at ADNOC Group. Notably, she spent six years with Meydan Hotels and Hospitality, managing HSE operations for Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, including preopening efforts.
Prema's achievements are backed by strong academic and professional credentials. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Bangalore University, where she graduated with honors. Additionally, Prema has pursued specialized certifications to enhance her expertise, including the ISO 22000 Lead Auditor – Food Safety Certification (IRCA Global, 2022) and LEED Green Associate certification (USGBC California, 2022). These qualifications and her practical experience reflect her dedication to advancing health and safety standards in hospitality.
Passionate about fostering a safety and sustainability culture, Prema has implemented innovative strategies that have positively impacted the organizations she has worked with. Her leadership ensures safer and healthier environments for employees and guests, while her efforts in sustainability align operational excellence with environmental stewardship. Reflecting on her recognition, Prema stated, "This award symbolizes the collective effort of my team and the organizations that have supported me. Health and safety are cornerstones of a successful hospitality operation, and I am honored to contribute to this critical aspect of our industry."
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE